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2018 Dr. Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett #84 (Screwcap)

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October 3, 2021 - $11

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RATINGS

90Vinous / IWC

Classic Riesling scents and juicy palate presence of apple and white peach are deftly supported by moderate sweetness and complemented by tangy and piquant accents...finish is luscious, bright and almost irresistibly demanding of the next sip...savory hints of burley tobacco and sweet-saline, iodine-tinged raw scallop.

90Wine Enthusiast

Zaps of lemon-lime acidity and spicy, smoky earth tones... Off dry in style, it offers tart, tangy lemon and white-grapefruit flavors edged by a honeyed sweetness. The finish is brisk and invigorating.

15.5Jancis Robinson

Spritzy palate, crisp citrus sherbet fruit...finish has generous ripeness thanks to the residual sugar, which softens the acidity and ties in nicely to the lemon fruit. Freshly squeezed Riesling!

REGION

Germany, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Mosel-Saar-Ruwer is Germany’s most prestigious wine region and it is comprised of the vineyards surrounding the Mosel River and its tributaries, the Saar and Ruwer. This region is the northernmost of Germany’s primary viticultural areas, located on the western edge of Germany just above the northeast corner of France. Internationally Mosel Rieslings are considered among the finest white wines in the world. In Germany and elsewhere, the region’s name is often shortened simply to Mosel, and in fact since 2007 Mosel has been the formal name of the region for viticultural purposes. The references to Saar and Ruwer were dropped for ease of marketing. The distinctively crisp, mineral tasting, acidic Rieslings produced in Mosel are attributed partly to the region’s slate soils and extremely vertiginous vineyards. Many vineyards are on 60 to 80 percent cent inclines along the three rivers. Riesling grapes represent more than half of all the grapes grown in Mosel, followed by Muller-Thurgau, a white wine grape related to Riesling, and Elbling, an indigenous white wine grape often used for sparkling wines.

TYPE

White Wine, Riesling, Kabinett

This white variety originated in Germany. It’s known for its strong flowery aromas and high acidity. Please note Rieslings can have dramatic differences as the grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.